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- Written Answers — Suicide Prevention: Suicide Prevention (15 Feb 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As the National Office for Suicide Prevention was established by the HSE in 2005 and is part of the internal organisation of that body the issue raised is a matter for the HSE. On that basis the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (15 Feb 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: Government policy in relation to older people is to support people to live in dignity and independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. Where this is not feasible, the health service supports access to quality long-term residential care where this is appropriate. While the Minister and this Government continues to reiterate our commitment to the future public...
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Accommodation: Nursing Home Accommodation (15 Feb 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The latest validated information from the Health Service Executive reports that there are currently 128 public residential units in operation across the country providing 7,954 beds (this includes temporary closed beds). Of these, 5,914 are designated long-stay beds under the Nursing Home Support Scheme (NHSS). e balance (2,040) provide short-term care, i.e. rehabilitation, respite,...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (15 Feb 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Autism Spectrum Disorder: Autism Spectrum Disorder (15 Feb 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The Department of Health does not collect information on children identified with autism and Asperger's on a national or international basis. Information pertaining to diagnosis is specifically excluded from the National Intellectual Disability Database as the database is not designed as a medical epidemiological tool. Accordingly the database does not record the incidence of autism or any...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Feb 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The Health Act 2007 (Care and Welfare of Residents in Designated Centres for Older People) Regulations, 2009 (as amended) currently require that there is an appropriately qualified registered nurse on duty and in charge of all designated centres at all times. The Long-Stay Activities Statistics for 2010 (the most recent year available) provides the following information in respect of the...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Feb 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: Patients/residents in nursing homes can have a number of complex medical conditions, which may include stroke. As far as we are aware there is no overall statistical information in relation to numbers of stroke patients in private residential homes. The part of the question relating to public nursing homes has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Feb 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Feb 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Feb 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: Government policy is to support older people to live at home and in their communities for as long as possible. This is realised through a range of community based services such as mainstream Home Help, enhanced provision through Home Care Packages, or through other service elements such as Meals-on-Wheels, Day Care and Respite Care. While the recently agreed HSE Service Plan for 2012...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (15 Feb 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (15 Feb 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Feb 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Leaders' Questions (16 Feb 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: It is a disgrace.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 Feb 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 221 to 224, inclusive, together. The HSE has advised that they replied to the Deputy on the 13th February 2012.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 Feb 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 Feb 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Accommodation: Nursing Home Accommodation (16 Feb 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 Feb 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: People with motor neurone disease avail of a wide range of general and specialist health services. Services for people with this condition will be provided by the Health Service Executive (HSE) and voluntary organisations in accordance with the HSE's National Service Plan for 2012.
- Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (16 Feb 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.